Comedian Nico Santos (Chelsea Lately, Showtime)

Filipino-American gay comic Nico Santos is a rising star on the national comedy scene. Born and raised in the Philippines, Santos started doing comedy after moving to San Francisco, and his quirky characters and edgy observations on sex, race and family have made him a rising star. Nico is a frequent panel guest on E!'s Chelsea Lately, and wrote for Joan Rivers on the network's show Fashion Police. He's been seen on Showtime's Pride Comedy Jam, and toured the nation with the Filipino Kingz of Comedy.

About the Ticket Supplier: Punch Line Comedy Club Sacramento

For over ten years the nation’s best comics have appeared at the Sacramento Punch Line. Stars such as DL Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shawn Wayans, Mark Curry and Chris Rock took their first comedic steps on the Punch Line stage, entertaining thousands while perfecting their craft. The Punch Line’s dedication to comic tradition has earned it the Sacramento News and Review readers’ choice award for the best comedy club.